2demerits
CADY LAKE WADING
5301 KING ARTHUR DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510173
Latest result2 demerits
Last inspectedMay 7, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 7, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 7, 2014Lower is betterMay 7, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 7, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Zack Womack
NO night swimming
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room. Observed ventilation turned off in chemical room. CDI ventilation turned on
May 21, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Flooring in restrooms do not meet slope requirement of rule. If renovated in future, must be brought to current code - 2025.
No violations noted during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 13, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Infield plan review completed. New skimmer installed and decking installed.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 6.8 corrected to 7.4 during inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gap under fence >2". Corrected during inspection.
Observed gaps greater than 2" along fence, pre 2010 fence.
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate.
Observed one gap >4" along side of fence, corrected during inspection.
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4".
Apr 11, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Measured pH at 7.0. Operator made correction and ph measured 7.2 within 15 minutes.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Large Pool cover stored in pump room restricting access - less than 3 ft of clearance.
May 12, 2022 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Adam Kennell present during inspection.
No night swimming permitted.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Measured pH at 6.8. Operator made correction and ph measured 7.8 within 30 min.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Debris in pool.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) All pool signage shall be visible upon entrance to the pool and permanently affixed. Approved signage present but not permanently affixed. Signage permanently affixed while on site.
Apr 8, 2021 12 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Wading pool water pH 7.0. Operator corrected to 7.4 during inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Pool bottom with accumulated debris needs cleaning.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Pump room floor with water present from previous leak in chemical feeder system. Keep pump room floor dry.
Apr 29, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Pool pump room was not label and will need to be marked. This was on last years permit and I also made Mark aware during inspection to label the pump room.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 8, 2019 18 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed the pH at 6.8. Corrected-Now at 7.6.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed 5-7" from the ground to the horizontal line of the fence.
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed the furniture close to the pool (1-2"). Corrected- Pushed back to have adequate space.
.2522 (c) Provide at least 4 ft clear walking space around wading pool at all times.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
-Observed the pump room floor wet.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
-Observed the light very dim in the pump room.
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Observed the pipes not labeled.
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
Apr 19, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: GENERAL COMMENTS: 0 POINTS.
Life guards will be on duty during all hours of operation.
Night swimming is not allowed.
The local permit number is: 18-600296.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed minor buildup along the main drains of the pool. CDI-The drains were cleaned.
May 2, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed leaves on pool floor.
Apr 29, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
All doors and gates entering into the pool area shall be self-closing and self-latching. Observed men's restroom door to pool not latching. Corrected during inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors in restrooms should be shatter proof.
May 6, 2015 16 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH measured at 6.8 during my initial check. Brought up to 7.2 during my inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Debris on pool floor,
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in basket.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Shower not working.
May 7, 2014 14 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH = 7.1. Corrected during inspection to 7.3.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmer.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Paper bag of sodium bicarbonate on floor of chemical room - moved to shelf. Two door vents on same side of room plus one fan which would not turn on.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Male restroom hot water at sink = 113F; female = 112F.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CADY LAKE WADING” or State ID 2060510173). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.